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Add 2/56 and 9/20

2/56 + 9/20 is 17/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 20 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
    9/20 = 9 × 14/20 × 14 = 126/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/280 + 126/280 = 10 + 126/280 = 136/280
  5. 136/280 simplified gives 17/35
  6. So, 2/56 + 9/20 = 17/35

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